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HAWKS FOOTBALL
Welcome to the home of PARKER HAWKS Football!! The Hawks football program is the premier competitive tackle football club representing the surrounding areas of Parker, Franktown & Elizabeth.
Our program mission is to teach sportsmanship, fundamentals, & respect for the game. Our goal is to feed fundamentally sound players that love the game of football into the High School programs . The word is out, Parker is YOUTH FOOTBALL CENTRAL.
Our goal is to educate and teach youth football players and to enlist & develop good "YOUTH" coaches within the Parker community. The support we get from parents, families and local businesses for our program is second to none. Check out the links to the left to see all the exciting camps & educational programs to keep things moving in the right direction.
Before you register your child, It is important to note that due to the possibility of inclement weather, available fields & officials, canceled games are scheduled on Sundays. Also, there is a real chance that playoff games & Super Bowls being played on Sundays. All participants must understand & accept this possibility before registering to participate in HAWK football that plays in the Arapahoe Youth League!
2009 HAWKS FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Equipment can be purchased at any sporting goods store. The Official Hawks jersey colors are ORANGE & NAVY BLUE. MostHawks teams wear our traditional uniform design of navy pants and navy helmets. All teams are required to have a home (Dark) jersey and an away (Light) jersey. If a team is trying to save money and play in one jersey color, then the only option is the traiditonal ORANGE JERSEY as there are no conlficts with this color in the AYL. Uniforms can be purchased at Locker Room Sports and Sports Authority. Equipment needed is helmet, shoulder pads, pants & pads, game jerseys, mouthpiece and cleats. Also note that clear & white colored mouth guards are illegal. Please make sure that you player has a colored mouth guard or they may be disallowed to play in an official game!!
CAMPS
There is various football camps provided throughout thespring & summer. It is recommended that new players attend at least one summer camp to get exposed to tackle football.
Please refer to our camps link for more information.
GAMES
Games are on Saturdays and will usually begin the first weekend in September. This year (2009) our season starts on LABOR DAY WEEKEND!! Playoffs can be played as early has the last couple weeks of October concluding with our Super Bowl in November. Most teams will play 8 regular season games. If your team qualifies, they will go to the Playoffs. If they keep winning, they will play in the Super Bowl the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Games can be played in Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, & Denver.
MEDICAL INFO
It is highly recommended that every player undergo and pass a physical exam before participating in tackle Football. Parents make sure your child has passed a routine physical exam before signing them up.
DIVISIONS
The Hawks, in conjunction with the Arapahoe Youth League, participate in three different divisions in which kids can compete depending on your child's skill level and football experience. Parents please make sure you know your child's ability level and are honest with them, and know what your own expectations are before placing your child on a team. If you have any concerns regarding where your child should play please contact the Football Director (Steve Shefferly 303-550-6773).
CFC DIVISION:
This division is considered our "beginners" division and is recommended for players and coaches who have very little tackle football experience. This division is a good building tool for kids to learn the fundamentals of the game. This division is considered our starters league where kids and coaches alike start out gaining valuable instruction and a general understanding of the game. This division is still competitive and plays by many of the same set of rules as our other divisions.
AFC DIVISION:
The AFC division is considered our semi-competitive division. Players, teams and coaches with some tackle football experience are recommended to sign up for this division. Many kids in the AFC are ready to compete at a higher level but overall, their teams may not be ready. If your child is looking for a very competitive brand of football, you may want to consider the AFC. Many parents will find that the AFC is a perfect fit for them and their child.
NFC DIVISION:
The NFC is considered our most competitive division where almost all of the kids have several years experience playing tackle football. Parents can request to have their son placed on an NFC team however these teams are typically "hand picked" by the football director or the NFC coaches.
Coaches
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PARKER YOUTH REQUIRES ALL COACHES (HEAD & ASST.) TO SUBMIT A COACH'S BACKGROUND CHECK FORM ANNUALLY
Hawks football has a very successful track record and is partly due to our experienced and knowledgeable coaches. Our coaches are expected to attend at least 2 clinics annually and most of our successful coaches attend numerous clinics throughout the year.
For more information, please contact the football director, Steve Shefferly, e-mail sshefferly@peliton.net.
Schedules
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